Although it is known commonly as False Cardamom (because it does not produce true cardamom pods), you can still extract the aromatics to flavour your culinary delights through heating / bruising its foliage. It grows best in partial shade making it perfect for an understorey planting or for the indoors.

Grab one of these (Alpinia nutans) from us for $5 to spice up your next dessert, savoury dish or herbal tea.